High-Protein Turkey and Cottage Cheese Skillet Lasagna
A comforting, high-protein lasagna made with lean turkey and whipped cottage cheese, paired with a crisp side salad.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Michelle + Lila
Michelle created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a small pot of water to…
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Bring a small pot of water to…
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Snap 2 whole-wheat lasagna noodles into bite-sized pieces and cook for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Look for: al dente
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Heat a skillet over medium heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C). Add 4 oz (115g) ground turkey and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until no longer pink.
Look for: no longer pink
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Add 1/2 cup (125g) marinara sauce and…
Add 1/2 cup (125g) marinara sauce and 1 cup (30g) fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Look for: the spinach wilts
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Stir in 1/2 cup (115g) low-fat cottage…
Stir in 1/2 cup (115g) low-fat cottage cheese and the cooked noodle pieces until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Sprinkle 1/4 cup (28g) shredded mozzarella cheese…
Sprinkle 1/4 cup (28g) shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until melted.
Look for: melted
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Toss 2 cups (60g) mixed salad greens…
In a bowl, toss 2 cups (60g) mixed salad greens with 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil and 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice.
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Serve the skillet lasagna hot alongside the…
Serve the skillet lasagna hot alongside the crisp green salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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